Two questions - 1st, do you need to hook up the usb cable if you intend to use laptops. I am needing this strictly to share a large monitor.
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It's not WiFi, or am I not understanding you. You have to hook up -- somehow -- both machines to the switch in order to toggle back and forth between them. It's a HARD SWITCH.
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You need to connect the USB cable from the back of the monitor to your computer. This is in addition to the DVI or HDMI connection.
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Please excuse my ignorance, but could someone tell me what HDMI out actually allows you to do? I'm guessing hook up your netbook to an external monitor/tv for alternate display? I'm I correct? Thanks!
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Yes. You plug one end into the USB port. The other end goes into the second monitor. Poof - instant second screen. It comes with a download link to install the drivers for it and everything. Will the second monitor play full speed video? Not quite. Will it work for word-processing/web browsing/most daily stuff? Yes, easily.
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Sorry never tried it. But should work with USB connection. Just make sure one is recognized as a monitor. Hope you got a little tech experience.
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Yes, it comes with a power cable and USB cable but not a VGA cable (the 9-pin cable that most monitors use). For the monitor to work, you need to connect the VGA cable (for video) and a USB cable (for the touch capability) to your computer.
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I'm not sure I understand the question...but you'll need the VGA connection for video and the USB connection for Keyboard and mouse connectivity, should you choose to use it. It will function without the USB being plugged in, if that's your concern. Hope that helps...
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It needs a USB (3.0 I think) to work. You can then run your monitor off that. However, the thing is awful and made weird graphical glitches on my work computer and a lot of other people had similar. I'd suggest not getting this.
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Brad: I'm sorry, I have not used it for that purpose. Since I have a MAC laptop, it didn't have the connector port that I needed, so I bought this so I can use the 15-pin end on my external monitor and plug the USB end into my laptop. That works fine. Since it is a standard 15-pin end, My guess is that it will work, bit i haven't done anything other than use it to connect an external monitor to my laptop. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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im probably posting to late to help you.. but for anyone else.. i use this computer with an HDMI cable hooked up to my HDTV.. i havent done dual monitors.. but others have posted they've had success with it.. i think the HDMI hook up is great.. cause it plays both video and audio.. no need for computers speakers... i hook up this computer to my HDTV 32".. and Hi Def content looks great..
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I recently connected it to my work laptop running 8.1, without the USB driver "fix" I had to do previously. It basically seems to work, although only with 2 of my 4 monitors. Maybe if you just need to hook up 2 monitors, you'll be fine...
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On Windows, go by the manual for the monitor. You need the one USB connection if you want touchscreen; the other two USB ports become essentially a two-port USB hub available for whatever else you want to plug in to it.I don't know about MacBook(s).Jim
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Thanks so much for your response. I'll go ahead and bust it out of the package and try it out. Trying to connect an extra monitor!! Lee
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Er, yeah. You run a USB cable from the monitor to the computer, and then get two USB ports on the monitor. I've never used these though.
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The others are correct about the interfaces. I'll clarify a little more. The USB is proprietary on the monitor side but the cable is included. Standard USB on the computer end. The monitor includes 3 standard USB ports on the left side that communicate with the computer. That is a nice feature if you're short USB ports on your computer. The power connector is also proprietary (included as well).
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Hello Yakov. The unit comes with an installation CD which has the drivers. It's quite an easy install process. In my "original" setup, my laptop was display 1 and my other monitor attached to my VGA output was display 2. With this new unit attached to a USB port, I now have display 3. Yes, it will work. :)
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First, please know that I am far from expert on this (or any electronics). That said, there is a monitor plug. I don't know if it can be used in tandem. I started using this as a port == I have various things attached to it, and now I just have the one thing to plug into my laptop. I found a user manual here -- perhaps it will answer your question better... http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03123989.pdf